Summer recipe: How to make lemon mint cooler

How do you beat the sweltering summer heat? Stir up a refreshing cooler using lemon and mint.

On my recent trip to Doha, Qatar, after an adventurous desert safari at noon, I was treated to this refreshing summer cooler ahead of lunch.

The essence of mint and lemon was just what I needed after the desert adventure.

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

• 50 gm mint leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 50 gm crushed ice
• Powdered sugar to taste
• 50 ml soda

For garnish (optional)

• Mint leaves
• A slice of lemon

Method

• In a blender, add mint leaves and 20 gm crushed ice. Blend well to a fine mixture.
• In a glass pitcher, add lemon juice and powdered sugar.
• Strain the mint mixture and add it to the pitcher.
• When you are ready to serve, add soda and mix well.
• In a tall glass, add remaining crushed ice.
• Add the prepared juice. Check for sweetness.
• Garnish it with mint leaves and lemon serve immediately.

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